Lighthouse Leisure
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- Family-friendly site 100 metres from the sea
- A two-minute walk from Southerness Lighthouse and paths to two beaches
- Swimming pool, café, entertainment room and a couple of bars on site
Site type
8
14
8
8Tourist board rating
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- The indoor swimming pool is open between 01/03 and 27/10.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £20 per session (for up to 8 guests together).
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 28 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass and earth pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Electric grass pitch (large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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7.8/10
Reviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
79% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a very clean and friendly site, praised for its ideal location near the beach and its welcoming atmosphere. Visitors enjoyed the plentiful family-friendly entertainment, including a pool and play areas. While many found the facilities, bar, and shop well-maintained and convenient, some noted issues with shower water temperature and pressure, limited toilet facilities, and noise from the clubhouse affecting tent pitches. The site is considered very dog-friendly.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Great facilities and staff very accommodating (had to borrow a mallet and…
Electric grass pitch (large)
Liked Great facilities and staff very accommodating (had to borrow a mallet and a power cable. I even cheekily asked if we could stay a bit longer than the 12:00 exit, and the manager said if no one is coming into that pitch tomorrow then absolutely.
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Wouldn't stay again, not my type of place, but in a great location.
Electric grass pitch (large)
Liked There was a good choice of activities for the kids, close to bar, toilet and shower block was clean, great base to walk onto the beach.
Disliked Couldn't take the kids swimming as you had to book, we were not told this when booking, nor when checking in, so was very disappointing. The site wasn't kept very clean. Some of the staff were very rude and spoke to children inappropriately.
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From the manager: Thank you for your recent feedback.
We are sorry that you did not find our park up to the usual standard most of our visitors rate us.
Regarding the swimming pool, we advise on booking your sessions before arrival to ensure you are allocated the spot you wish.
I'm glad that you found our touring toilet clean but am concerned as to your comment of the site not being clean. We have 3 site workers who clean up any litter continually. Perhaps your visit was during a particularly busy time when there was live entertainment and the staff wait until everyone has left the leisure complex area before they do a big clean up of any litter.
Perhaps you could let us know which staff members you felt spoke inappropriately to children, as this would never be tolerated by management and we would like to rectify this as soon as possible if it was a member of our staff.
Regards
Lighthouse Leisure
We liked where we were pitched in relation to the toilet/ shower…
Electric grass pitch (large)
Liked We liked where we were pitched in relation to the toilet/ shower blocks
Disliked Shower was awful. A trickle of water is me being generous!
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Reasonable site in a nice location.
Electric grass pitch (large)
Liked Facilities were clean and available.
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Friendly staff and great pitches.
Electric grass pitch (large)
Liked We booked the pool and it was great and the size of the pitch was generous! Really close to the coast. Decent pint in the Mermaid bar and very dog friendly! Bouncy castles during the day for the little ones as well as a decent playground, bingo and afternoon live music.
Disliked We were there between Friday and Tuesday. Friday and Saturday night were horrendous to try and get some sleep, the evening live music went on right up to midnight and the tent pitches are yards away from the clubhouse. We would stay here again but maybe not on a weekend.
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The weather made this a lovely stay. Unfortunately I am not…
Electric grass pitch (large)
Liked The weather made this a lovely stay. Unfortunately I am not in a position to enjoy the night life having two young children so I found it personally boring but there is plenty of entertainment on offer. For people who like to join in and enjoy an evening drinking this is a perfect site. There is plenty of entertainment around if your simply there to relax and let your hair down. The site offers a great selection on food to choose from if you dont want to cook for yourself and the onsite shop is well stocked if you do want to cook.
Disliked While there is a very very good singer/musician in the afternoon, he is way too loud to enjoy at the Mermaid Bar. The only way to enjoy his repertoire is from somewhere away from the bar and it's outdoor seating area. The entire site could hear him which meant no afternoon naps for anyone.
The swimming pool is so small that it can only accommodate small groups which turns out to be very expensive @ £20 per 1 hr15mins. Kids like to splash around together so this for me was a major downside.
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Peaceful seaside site, stunning views, clean, friendly, well-run.
Electric grass pitch (large)
Liked We recently stayed at this fantastic leisure park and couldn’t be happier with our experience. The location is absolutely stunning – right next to the sea with beautiful, peaceful scenery and easy access to some amazing beaches.
The site itself is very well maintained, with clean and modern amenities that made our stay really comfortable. There’s a great balance of things to do, including onsite entertainment that’s fun and family-friendly, but not too loud in the evenings – perfect for relaxing.
The staff and fellow guests were all very friendly and helpful, which created such a welcoming atmosphere. The booking process was simple and efficient, and everything was ready for us when we arrived – no hassle at all.
We would highly recommend this site to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway by the sea, and we’ll definitely be booking again!
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Close to the beach Excellent pub nearby Handy shop Excellent walks Clean facilities…
Electric grass pitch (large)
Liked Close to the beach
Excellent pub nearby
Handy shop
Excellent walks
Clean facilities
Disliked Ladies shower cold water only
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Very clean site
Electric grass pitch (large)
Liked Lovely service and get place for a weekend get away
Disliked Disappointed on the drinking water tap. Very slow
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Not sure I would stay again.
Electric grass and earth pitch
Liked Good location, with amenities beside the campsite.
Reception lady was very nice.
Disliked No hot water for a shower or to wash dishes.
Tight to navigate around, with some awkward parking by others, not a big problem.
Loud music from a band when we arrived, but they were decent.
No wifi at the pitch.
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Lighthouse Leisure
Southerness
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG2 8AZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.87416°N
3.59723°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southerness | 0.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Sandyhills | 5.1 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
| Rockcliffe | 8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Allonby | 9.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Dhoon Bay | 20 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 1.5 mi
Robert Burns Centre 13.4 mi
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 22.8 mi
World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 23.1 mi
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 24.3 mi
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 17.2 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 24.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MERSEHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/11/2003) 2.9 mi
Carsethorn - Powillimount - Arbigland 3.5 mi
Sandyhills - Rockcliffe - Kippford (and back?) 5.3 mi
Criffel 5.6 mi
Caerlaverock Castle and Nature Reserve 7.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Lighthouse Leisure have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Lighthouse Leisure dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Lighthouse Leisure?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. If arriving after 5pm please check in at the coffee shop/Mermaid Bar.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Lighthouse Leisure? From £28 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.